CIG and CIH Train The Trainers Course September 2017

COMBINED CIG & CIH Train-the-Trainers Course

September 24-30th (FULL COURSE – CIG and CIH Train the Trainer)
September 24-28 (CIG Train the Trainer only)
September 29-30 (CIH Train the Trainer only)

Powder Valley Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Instructors: Andre Copeland and Emily Jacobs

 

This new, never before offered course gives participants the opportunity to become trained as both a CIG and CIH instructor in just one week!  During the CIG Train-the-Trainers workshop (September 24-28) you will improve your skills as a trainer using NAI's Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) curriculum. Once you take the class and pass the credential requirements for CIT, you can use NAI's curriculum and certify staff and volunteers at your own site or serve as a contractor to sites without a trainer on staff. This workshop is required for those who want to teach the CIG curriculum.

During the last two days of this workshop, participants will receive the curriculum materials you’ll need to teach the CIH course and you’ll also have the opportunity to earn your CIH certification if desired (for an additional fee).

Participants to this full course or to the CIG Train the Trainer portion, must have previously taken the CIG course and become certified or have the CHI certification. If you do not have these certifications, but would still like to be considered based on your experience, please contact Emily Jacobs, NAI Certification and Training Program Manager at ejacobs@interpnet.com.

Registration and cost options:

The following costs and options exist for participating in this course:

  • Attend all week, CIG and CIH Trainer course: $775 members/$800 non
  • CIG Train the Trainer only (September 24-28): $625 member/$700 non
  • CIH Train the Trainer only (Must be a current CIT, September 29-30): $225

Because this workshop is designed for those wanting to teach the CIG and CIH curricula, participants must also be eligible for certification at the professional CIT level. Evidence of eligibility must be provided in the form of a transcript (not diploma) from a four-year degree program related to interpretation or a letter from a supervisor indicating at least four years of work experience in the field or a personal self employment affidavit (PDF form can be downloaded from here). Please note, no proof of eligibility is necessary for current CITs.


Logistics:

The workshop will be held at the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122, 8:30am-5:00pm each day.

There is no specific host hotel. However, there are a number of hotels in Kirkwood near the nature center.  Additionally, our host recommends the Drury Inn & Suites Southwest at 5 Lambert Drury Place (I-44 & 141), St. Louis, MO 63088, (636)861-8300.

Meals:

Each day mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks will be provided.  All other meals are on your own but we will take an hour break to give you adequate time to get lunch each day.

Airport:

The nearest airport is the Lambert St. Louis International Airport. Please do not plan to leave our course any earlier than 3pm on Sunday, September 30 to catch your flight.

Registration and More Information:

The workshop provides the opportunity to complete two of the requirements for the CIT credential. You will have the chance to work with others to complete the open book exam and you will also complete your videotaped presentation. The remaining requirements include an essay exam and two outlines of training sessions you have presented in your career (could be from a regional or national workshop, in-house training for your agency, teacher training, or a university or college class).

For more information on the Certification Program, download a PDF copy of the Certification Handbook and Study Guide.
When
9/24/2017 - 9/30/2017
Where
Powder Valley Nature Center 11715 Cragwold Road Saint Louis, MO 63122 UNITED STATES
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